Osteomyelitis of the rib cage by Aspergillus flavus.

CONCLUSIONS: Our case highlights the relevance of microbiological studies in patients with osteomyelitis and the involvement of soft tissue. The FDG-PET/CT scan was found to be a useful tool for revealing the extent of the disease and evaluating the response to the antifungal therapy.
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Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia - May 21, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Landaburu MF, López Daneri G, Ploszaj F, Kruss M, Vinante A, Veciño CH, Mujica MT Tags: Rev Iberoam Micol Source Type: research